These series of drawings come in a time when some of my family is dealing with fevers. As I care for them it gives me time to reflect on life a bit. In these moments I understand that a hurried schedule is as relentless as the bite of a crocodile. I don't understand how I have time for creating under those circumstances.

Then I realize that life requires that you make many frames. There may be framed messes and spills. There may be a framed serene meadow at the top of a hill. There may even be a framed smile from someone who is grateful for you. Accept, appreciate, and frame all things so you can move with freedom.

Everything must be framed and we must accept life as it is. To get buried in a matter or hyper-focus on a victory will cause a distraction from life. 

As my poetry spigot is slowing and my illustration spigot flourishes, I send these to you. I am hopeful that you have times in the day, as I have, to reflect on the good and sweet aspects of life and let go of any bitterness and anger.

Special thanks to @matytan for continuing to respond to my visual escapades with love and passion. 

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